(Gives gender – specific) A childâs first and most important relationship is with its mother, so being abandoned in a dream will have slightly different connotations in a manâs dream to those of a woman.

For both, however, there will be security issues. Grief at the loss of a partner or family member can trigger dreams of abandonment, perhaps bringing to the fore many unresolved issues. You may find it helpful to read the entries for lost, hospital and mother.